Mushroom Pizza or Caramelized Onion Pizza is a classic, incredibly delicious white pizza recipe that combines the earthy flavor of mushrooms with sweet and savory caramelized onions. The arugula on top adds a peppery and refreshing element to the pizza.
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About the recipe
I first had this pizza in Kings Rosemont restaurant in Illinois, and I must say this was one of the best pizzas with an exciting combination of flavors.
The combination of sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and vibrant and refreshing arugula with brie and mozzarella cheese creates an amazing balance of flavors. Every bite has the perfect balance of texture the crispy crust, gooey cheese, and tender mushrooms. You just can't stop this pizza from eating one slice.
Overall this is a delightful treat for all pizza lovers who love pizza made with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Use store-bought or homemade pizza crust. This pizza is an excellent choice for your next pizza party or for any get-together or family occasion—a total comforting meal.
Ingredients
Pizza crust: You can either make the best pizza dough at home with the basic ingredients or use store-bought pizza crust for this recipe.
Mushrooms: I have used fresh button mushrooms. You can use portobello mushrooms or shiitake or combine them.
Onions: Cut the onions lengthwise and caramelize on low flame. White onions work the best.
Cheese: Mozzarella and brie cheese work best with mushrooms and onions.
Arugula: Adds a peppery flavor to your pizza.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Step-by-step instructions
Make the best pizza dough at home
- Add warm water and sugar to a bowl. Sprinkle yeast and leave it undisturbed for 10 minutes. Let the yeast activate.
- Add salt, olive oil, and flour in increments and knead to get a smooth yet slightly tacky dough.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rest for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare the toppings
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan. Add onions, salt and stir so that onions are coated in oil.
- Cook this on a medium to medium-low flame for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onion becomes golden and caramelized. Transfer this to a plate. Caramelizing onions will give intense and memorable flavors.
- To the same pan, add mushrooms and saute till it develops color. Switch off the flame.
Bake pizza with mushrooms and caramelized onions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease your 10-inch or 12-inch pizza pan with olive oil or butter.
- Transfer the risen dough to the floured surface and roll it out to a ten or 12-inch circle of desired thickness.
- Transfer this to a prepared pizza pan.
- Spread the caramelized onion, sauteed mushroom, mozzarella cheese, and brie cheese, and drizzle some olive oil on top.
- Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until it is golden brown.
Prepare the arugula topping
- In a bowl, add the arugula, sprinkle some salt, pepper powder, drizzle olive oil and toss until it's well coated.
- Top the baked mushroom pizza with arugula or serve it as a side with pizza and enjoy.
Tips
- The amount of pizza toppings can be varied as desired.
- Any type of mushroom, from regular white mushrooms to shitake, portobello will work for this recipe.
- If you want a crispy crust, then use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- This is a vegetarian version of mushroom pizza. To make it vegan, simply omit the cheese in the recipe or use any vegan cheese.
- Any leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator with each slice separated between parchment paper in an airtight conatiner.
- I have made this pizza very similar to the one that was served in a restaurant I tried. You can always spread a spoonful of tomato sauce or pesto sauce before adding the toppings if desired.
Freezer instructions
Pizza tastes the best when baked and served fresh. So I highly recommend freezing it before baking. Tightly wrap it using plastic wrap and place it in an airtight conatiner. Thaw and bake as per the instructions.
Recipe FAQS
Some common and best types of mushrooms used on pizza include button mushroom, portobello, shiitake, and cremini. Slice or chop them and spread them evenly on your pizza.
To enhance the flavor, use fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, add caramelized onions, and top with arugula or kale, sprinkle parmesan cheese, or add sauteed garlic or olives or any of the vegetables like green peppers, tomatoes, artichokes, or meat like sausage, ham, bacon, and chicken.
A popular pizza in Italy prepared using mushrooms is called funghi pizza.
I highly recommend cooking mushrooms in little olive oil before adding it to the pizza so they don't dry out and also enhance the flavor.
Canned mushrooms have a soft texture and may not have the same flavor and aroma as fresh mushrooms. Fresh mushrooms are highly recommended, but if they are unavailable, then use canned ones.
Yes. You can always try experimenting with different mushroom combinations. It is only going to make your pizza better with unique flavors.
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Recipe card
Mushroom Pizza | Caramelized Onion Pizza
Equipment
- Pizza pan
Ingredients
For homemade pizza dough (You can even use store-bought pizza crust)
- 1 package Active dry yeast ( 2 ¼ tsp)
- ¾ cup Warm water
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 to 2 ⅓ cups All-purpose flour
For the pizza topping
- 1 ½ tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 Onions, chopped lengthwise
- Salt, to taste
- 8 oz Mushroom chopped, lengthwise
- ¾ to 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated
- 4 oz Brie cheese
- ½ to 1 cup Arugula
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, drizzle
Instructions
Make the best pizza dough at home
- Add warm water and sugar to a bowl. Sprinkle yeast and leave it undisturbed for 10 minutes. Let the yeast activate.1 package Active dry yeast ( 2 ¼ tsp), ¾ cup Warm water, 1 teaspoon Sugar
- Add salt, olive oil, and flour in increments and knead to get a smooth yet slightly tacky dough.¾ teaspoon Salt, 2 tablespoon Olive oil, 2 to 2 ⅓ cups All-purpose flour
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rest for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare the toppings
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan. Add onions, salt and stir so that onions are coated in oil.1 ½ tablespoon Olive oil, 2 Onions, chopped lengthwise, Salt, to taste
- Cook this on a medium to medium-low flame for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onion becomes golden and caramelized. Transfer this to a plate. Caramelizing onions will give intense and memorable flavors.
- Add mushrooms and saute to the same pan until it develops color and becomes tender. Switch off the flame.8 oz Mushroom chopped, lengthwise
Bake mushroom pizza with caramelized onions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease your 10-inch or 12-inch pizza pan with olive oil or butter.
- Transfer the risen dough to the floured surface and roll it out to a ten or 12-inch circle of desired thickness.
- Transfer this to a prepared pizza pan.
- Spread the caramelized onion, sauteed mushroom, mozzarella cheese, and brie cheese, and drizzle some olive oil on top.¾ to 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated, 4 oz Brie cheese, Olive oil, drizzle
- Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until it is golden brown.
Prepare the arugula topping
- In a bowl, add the arugula, sprinkle some salt, pepper powder, drizzle olive oil and toss until it's well coated.½ to 1 cup Arugula, Pepper, to taste
- Top the baked mushroom pizza with arugula or serve it as a side with pizza and enjoy.
Notes
- The amount of pizza toppings can be varied as desired.
- Any type of mushroom, from regular white mushrooms to shitake, portobello will work for this recipe.
- If you want a crispy crust, then use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- This is a vegetarian version of mushroom pizza. To make it vegan, simply omit the cheese in the recipe or use any vegan cheese.
- Any leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator with each slice separated between parchment paper in an airtight conatiner.
- I have made this pizza very similar to the one that was served in a restaurant I tried. You can always spread a spoonful of tomato sauce or pesto sauce before adding the toppings if desired.
Nutrition
This recipe for pizza with mushrooms, caramelized onions, and arugula was first published in June 2016. Updated with recipe maker, calorie information and more details.
Soma Saharay
So tempting it looks... yummy....
Kushi
Thank you Soma 🙂